The Gypsy Soul in the Poems
Selection of poems from 1940 to 1983.By Mateo Maximoff
Length57m
About this audiobook
This collection offers a rare opportunity to explore the poetic legacy of Matéo Maximoff, whose poems have never been translated into English before. His work deserves recognition, and the publication of this collection is an essential step toward acknowledging Gypsy literature on an international level. Maximoff's poems, rich with vivid imagery, musicality, and profound emotional depth, transcend personal experience and become the voice of an entire people. They weave together folklore traditions with an individual authorial style, creating a unique rhythm that, we hope, will resonate with a broad audience. This collection not only broadens our understanding of Maximoff's poetry but also contributes to strengthening the presence of Gypsy literature in the global cultural space.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length57 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 16, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1FOREWORD
14THE GHOSTS
2PART 1
15PEOPLE OF NIGHT
3I’M THINKING
16FIRE
4OUR LAST HOUR
17DELIRIUM TREMENS
5THE HAPPINESS SELLERS
18MONSTER
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6I COULDN’T
19PART 3
7FATHER’S LOVE
20I’M SELLING TEARS TO YOU
8YOUR CHIC HAIR
21WHAT A WONDER!
9AROUND THE FIRE
22GIVE THEM ALL THAT YOU HAVE!
10THE LEGS MUDDY
23ON THE ROADS
11HEAVY DRINKING
24Matéo Maximoff,
12PART 2
25Upcoming Publications in the
13DEMON’S KIDS
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